WA HB2296

Creates a new category of "portable solar generation device" (balcony solar) that connects through standard 120-volt outlets with maximum output of 1,200 watts, exempt from utility interconnection agreements, net metering requirements, and approval from utilities, cities, counties, or landlords

Prohibits homeowners associations from banning portable solar generation devices on owners' or residents' property, while allowing HOAs to require indemnification for damages caused by such devices

Requires all electric utilities to allow installation of customer-owned meter-mounted devices (such as battery storage) between the meter and meter socket, with utilities having 90 days to approve or disapprove specific device models

Makes selling non-compliant portable solar devices or falsely advertising them as safe for self-installation a per se violation of consumer protection law (chapter 19.86 RCW)

Shields electric utilities, landlords, cities, and counties from liability for damages caused by portable solar generation devices, with implementation required within six months of the act's effective date